Obituaries
Timothy Hal Beck
July 17, 1967 ~ February 20, 2025 (age 57) Timothy Hal Beck, 57, of Nakina, died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home. Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Long Beck-Davis [Read More]
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Obituaries
Margaret Jane Rickman
March 25, 1942 ~ February 18, 2025 (age 82) Margaret Jane Armstrong Rickman, age 82, of Whiteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Columbus Regional Health Care. Margaret was born on March 25, [Read More]
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William Floyd Jacobs “Jackie Boy”
February 19, 1944 ~ February 19, 2025 (age 81) William Floyd Jacobs “Jackie Boy” was born February 19, 1944 in Columbus County to the late Jolly Jacobs and Easter Rose Jacobs. He departed this life [Read More]
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Carla McGuire Shaw
July 12, 1959 ~ February 15, 2025 (age 65) Carla McGuire Shaw of Whiteville passed away on February 15, 2025. She was born to the late Vernon McGuire and Melba Linkous McGuire. She is survived [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 20, 2025 A fence manufacturer will bring 151 jobs to Columbus County, the governor’s office said today. Barrier Fencing makes metal and vinyl fencing for both commercial and residential use. [Read More]
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Special Olympics Seeks Sponsors
Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’s field day is set for April 9 at the Whiteville High [Read More]
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The Good News for February 20 -26
It’s cold out there, but the daffodils and jonquils are blooming, chicks are coming in at your favorite farm supply store, and it’s almost spring time out there. Until spring really has sprung, [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Zeko’s Italian Restaurant
By Justin Williamson – CCN Brews & Bites Today’s pick that’s up for review is a restaurant that has clawed its way into the lexicon of Whiteville area eateries. They have a history of solid [Read More]
Business
Fence Company to Build Here, Bring 151 Jobs
A manufacturer of fencing products will make Columbus County its new home. Gov. Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, which makes aluminum and vinyl fences for residential and commercial markets, will have its [Read More]
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Family Searching for Missing Man Discovers Body
Relatives of Ervin Hakeem Johnson found a body thought to be that of the missing man Wednesday morning. Johnson, 25, disappeared from a residence around 3 a.m. on Feb. 13, according to the Columbus County [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Thursday February 20, 2025
Hello friends and neighbors, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday February 20, 2025. Sponsoring your CCN Weather Update is Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. Freedom believes that life is full of surprises, [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 19, 2025 Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a body was discovered Wednesday near Tabor City. Chief Deputy Jerome McMillian of the sheriff office said [Read More]
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Hydro-Ax Logging Machine Set Fire
Someone set fire to a Hydro-Ax logging machine Saturday, destroying the $15,000 machine. Roseland Fire Department was called to Gamble Trail after the burning machine was discovered. The owner confirmed that it did not [Read More]
Business
CCN Business Spotlight – Doctor of Physical Therapy LLC
CCN Business Spotlight Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC is a private outpatient Physical Therapy practice consisting of movement experts who improve quality of life through the reduction of pain, movement [Read More]
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Missing Man’s Body Recovered
A body recovered near Tabor City Wednesday morning is thought to be that of Ervin Hakeem Johnson, 25. Chief Deputy Jerome McMillian of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said the body of a male was [Read More]
Lead Story
Bladen Juvenile Chase Ends Near Clarkton
A missing juvenile in a stolen jeep was stopped in Columbus County early Wednesday after a pursuit from Bladen County. Columbus deputies were contacted around midnight and asked to deploy tire deflation devices on U.S. [Read More]